RELIEVERS: The trade deadline is upon us
Jul 30 2013
The trade deadline arrives today. There may be more moves. So far, the only fantasy-relevant reliever changing addresses are Pedro Strop (RHP, CHC) from Baltimore to the Cubs and Francisco Rodríguez (RHP, BAL) from Milwaukee to Baltimore. Jose Veras (RHP, DET) was dealt from Houston closer to Detroit middle man. There is rampant speculation surrounding a couple other relievers—Luke Gregerson (RHP, SD) and Joe Nathan (RHP, TEX), for two. Where they move—if they move—depends on a lot of factors. But here is how such moves impact BAL, HOU, SD and TEX.
Last week, this column discussed the impact on Milwaukee's pen, with Jim Henderson (RHP, MIL) resuming duties as the Brewers closer and the recent improvement by John Axford (RHP, MIL)....
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